Drought situation worsening in the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -

Nearly three months have gone by without a good soaking rain. The last time Charlotte saw at least an inch of rain in 24 hours was in early September.

Now, the drought situation in the Carolinas is becoming more apparent. All across the western Carolinas, dry conditions prevail, and in much of South Carolina, Severe Drought conditions are already in place. The Severe Drought extends as far north as Chester county.

As we head into the winter months, chances of seeing systems that bring lots of precipitation decrease. Colder air means there is less moisture in the atmosphere, and that cuts down on chances for shower and thunderstorm development.

Looking ahead in our forecast, there is a chance for rain early next week, but it's unlikely to be a soaker that would put a noticeable dent in our nearly nine inch rainfall deficit for the year.

Police arrested a Charlotte man in connection to multiple armed robberies. Police say on Monday around 7:38 a.m., a victim was robbed in the 5600 block of Reddman Road at Fifth-Third Bank. The victim says the suspect approached her with a knife and robbed her before fleeing on foot.

Police arrested a Charlotte man in connection to multiple armed robberies. Police say on Monday around 7:38 a.m., a victim was robbed in the 5600 block of Reddman Road at Fifth-Third Bank. The victim says the suspect approached her with a knife and robbed her before fleeing on foot.

The man who touched millions was also the man who thought much of God and little of himself. Tuesday, as people reflected on the life of Reverend Billy Graham, the word humility kept coming up. Graham was never one to bask in the limelight.

The man who touched millions was also the man who thought much of God and little of himself. Tuesday, as people reflected on the life of Reverend Billy Graham, the word humility kept coming up. Graham was never one to bask in the limelight.